❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the Restraining Orders Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2020, specifically regarding the catalyst, consultation process, concerns raised, and commencement date. The Attorney General provides straightforward answers.
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I refer to the Restraining Orders Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2020 , and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; (f) if
no to (e), why not; and (g) why was the date of 1 January 2021 selected for commencement?
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; (f) if
no to (e), why not; and (g) why was the date of 1 January 2021 selected for commencement?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 June 2021
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Response time
10 days
(a) To detail the process for giving up possession and dealing with explosives surrendered or seized under the Restraining Orders Act 1997 (the RO Act).
(b) The Chief Magistrate, WA Police Force and the Department of Mines, Industry Safety and Regulation.
c) No.
(d-f) Not applicable.
(g) To align with commencement of the relevant sections of the RO Act.
(b) The Chief Magistrate, WA Police Force and the Department of Mines, Industry Safety and Regulation.
c) No.
(d-f) Not applicable.
(g) To align with commencement of the relevant sections of the RO Act.
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